Senior Clinical Fellow - Diabetic Trauma and Orthopaedics | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Basildon is seeking a dedicated Orthopaedic Diabetic Foot Fellow to manage patients with diabetic foot conditions. Responsibilities include collaborating with consultants for outpatient and inpatient treatment, participating in a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to research. This is a 12-month fellowship designed for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising consultants for assessment and treatment planning.
• Liaise with the PPC for patient allocation to theatre.
• Dedicate time for admin and research activities.

Job description

We are recruiting for a 12-month dedicated Orthopaedic Diabetic Foot Fellowship in the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department based primarily at the Basildon Hospital Site.

This post is designed to provide the successful applicant with a thorough and comprehensive approach to the non‑operative and operative management of patients with acute and non‑urgent diabetic foot conditions. Depending upon the competency, there would be fair opportunities for taking a lead role in various operating, teaching and clinic related activities.

So, if this sounds like the right role for you please apply today.

The Orthopaedic Diabetic Team

The Orthopaedic Diabetic Team is part of the Basildon Diabetic MDT, which meets once a month for a virtual MDT to discuss new patients seen in the previous month and once a week on an ad‑hoc face‑to‑face MDT clinic as per the needs of individual patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising consultants (Mr Tiruveedhula and Mr Mallick), orthopaedic podiatrist and diabetic patient pathway co‑ordinator for the assessment of new referrals in the outpatient setting and inpatient referrals from other specialities, plan non‑operative and surgical treatment, participate in MDT.
• Liaise with the PPC for the allocation of patients for theatre.
• Have a dedicated slot for admin and research, update the diabetic database and complete an allocated research project.

Mission & Culture

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

This advert closes on Sunday 19 Oct 2025.